Security Specialist – UAE | Hybrid / On-site

Join a major national digital transformation initiative shaping secure, government-grade platforms across the UAE. As Security Specialist, you’ll lead the design and implementation of security controls that protect sensitive data, applications, and infrastructure powering mission-critical public services.

The Role

You’ll work across architecture, infrastructure, and DevOps teams to enforce end-to-end security standards. This is a hands-on role focused on risk assessment, monitoring, and ensuring compliance with UAE and international frameworks.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Define and enforce security policies across infrastructure, applications, and APIs.

• Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing.

• Manage IAM, firewall configurations, and authentication mechanisms (OAuth2, SSO, 2FA).

• Monitor network and cloud activity using SIEM and IDS/IPS tools.

• Oversee compliance with UAE FISR, ISO 27001, and GDPR standards.

• Collaborate with DevOps to embed DevSecOps practices in CI/CD pipelines.

• Manage incident response, documentation, and threat analysis.

• Deliver training and awareness sessions across technical teams.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• 5+ years of experience in information or cloud security roles.

• Strong knowledge of application security (OWASP), network protection, and encryption.

• Hands-on with AWS/Azure security services (IAM, KMS, WAF, GuardDuty).

• Familiarity with Terraform, CI/CD, and security automation tools.

• Experience with SIEM solutions (Splunk, ELK, QRadar) and vulnerability scanners.

• Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ are an advantage.

• Exposure to blockchain, ERP, or digital identity platforms is a plus.

What’s in It for You

• Core role ensuring the integrity of a flagship UAE digital platform.

• Work across security, infrastructure, and cloud engineering disciplines.

• Drive best practices in one of the region’s most advanced tech environments.

• Competitive package and opportunities for long-term impact.

Next Steps:

If you’re a security professional passionate about protecting systems at scale, we’d love to hear from you. Apply or reach out in confidence.